The BaZi chart also shows that mining and extraction businesses will thrive and prosper in 2015, said Dato' Joey Yap. The Malaysia-based founder of a Chinese metaphysics academy was in Manila in January for his annual fengshui and astrology seminar.

Fire industries will also be unstoppable.

Oil and petroleum will be big, despite falling prices.

Retail and service will enjoy raking in profits alongside the fast-moving consumer goods group.

The tourism industry will be a great starting point for a business idea.

But in his reading of the BaZi chart, Yap saw a slowdown in the real estate market due to stagnant Earth.

Property investors are warned, "If you're a short-sighted investor, this might not be a good year for you."

On the brighter side, those who are in it for the long haul will have more to gain this year.

Ending on February 7, 2016, the year of the Wood Goat or Sheep is said to have all 5 elements working in balance and is predicted - and hoped for probably by everyone - to result in a harmonious year. -Rappler.com